, that all of a sudden they're going to follow some new laws. it's not about the bad guys. no. it's all about the lead. it's like that chunk of metal did the crime. that's like saying that fork made me fat. and background checks, yeah, i guess to learn more about a person's thinking and associations and intentions? more background checks? dandy idea, mr. president. should have started with yours. [ applause ] well, it is great to be back at cpac. i'm so happy to be here. it feels like it's coming home even though it is only my second time here. but kind of hoping i can get the hang of it. i can spot those liberal media folk here to right their annual conservatives in crisis story. how many of you guys are here? raise your hands! come on! raise your hands. be proud. you're loud. we're used to it. certainly you're not ashamed to raise it high. don't worry. we would never dream of making you wait outside on the party bus. it is an honor to be here. we can come together, folks, for an adult conversation about the future of our country, and heaven kn